Lab Assistant 7on 7 off eve

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in central Alabama is seeking a Lab Assistant for a full-time position. Responsibilities include coordinating the specimen processing area, ensuring timely collection of lab specimens, and assisting in the training of Lab Assistant I and phlebotomists. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a shift of 7 on / 7 off with competitive working conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab or Lab Assistant I.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specimen processing area for timely lab specimen collection.
• Train Lab Assistant I and phlebotomists.
• Perform microbiology specimen processing and lab sendouts.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Proficiency in personal computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Lab Assistant shall coordinate specimen processing area in order to ensure the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of blood specimens for Lab tests. This individual will utilize phlebotomy decision making and problem solving skills to ensure timely collection of all lab orders. The Lab Assistant will assist in training of Lab Assistant I and phlebotomist individuals. Additionally, this individual will coordinate lab sendouts and perform microbiology specimen processing.

Education / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. At least 5 years of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab or Lab Assistant I required.

License / Certifications: Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.

Position requires sitting for 60% of the workday and mobility 40% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Position Details

Job: Lab Assistant 7on 7 off eve

Lab Assistant II

614 - Lab Assistant I

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: 7 on / 7 off - Second Shift (United States of America)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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